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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.40, 35,828.29 and 15,126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.40, 35,828.29 and 15,126.60 is: 22,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.40 : 35,828.29 = 15,126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.40/35,828.29 = 15,126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.40x = 35,828.29 × 15,126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.40x = 541,960,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,960,032.37/23,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.13

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